Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning

FULL TIME POSITION 40 HOURS PER WEEK - MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

Performs janitorial and cleaning activities within well established guides and assigned areas.

• Receives assignments from Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Turn off lights all around the building at 7:30 AM.
• Always use a cart or dolly when moving heavy furniture and never drag furniture across the carpet.
• At the main entrance: outside the smoking area, check for debris and cobwebs, sweep the area, hose off weekly or more if needed; empty ashtrays, wash windows and doors, and vacuum the foyer and front lobby.
• Mop floors in all restrooms throughout the building.
• Take out trash in all areas of the building: kitchen, laundry, truck dock, wellness center, activity room, etc.
• Vacuum main hallways every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9:00 AM or as needed.
• Shampoo carpets as needed and clean any accidents.
• Change light bulbs when necessary.
• Plunge toilets as necessary.
• Attend to residents’ needs.
• Assist with furniture moves, lifting up to 50 lbs (see physical and environmental requirements).
• Perform snow removal in winter months.
• Water courtyards in summer months when the maintenance supervisor is absent.
• At 5:00 PM lock door #6 by the maintenance office at 8:00 PM; also lock the truck dock door and front entrance (turn off both door openers).
• Turn on all lights outside and in courtyards, then turn off hallway lights.
• Close the kitchen down, sweep and mop floors including the dish cleaning area; wash mats and vacuum the dining room; follow porter duties as instructed by the supervisor; mop the walk‑in fridge.
• Before leaving, do a final walk‑through of the building for any mess and turn off all the lights in the kitchen and dining room.
• Daily end‑of‑shift tasks:
• Spray the dishwasher inside and outside with lime‑away.
• Rinse down and wipe both ends of the dish washing tables; clean with a cleanser twice a week.
• Run and flush the garbage disposal before leaving.
• Spray floor mats.
• Clean the tile floor with the provided chemical every night, especially under the dish‑washing area.
• Check drains to ensure they are not full of soap buildup; if they are, use the drain brush and hot water to clean them.
• Spray the garbage disposal and plumbing with lime‑away every 2–3 days; let it sit about 5 minutes before rinsing.
• Wash garbage cans every night.

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Physically healthy and strong enough to perform duties.
• Must have a yearly TB test or chest X‑ray.
• Must be familiar with basic housekeeping functions.